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October 11,2011
Council Present:Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Richard Pearce,and Bill
Ecret Absent:Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Dr. Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the September 27,2011 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,
certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made
availableto the Councilforapprovaland is retained forpublicinspection at city hall.As of October
11,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $1,684,347.15;prepaid
claims in the amounts of $3,187.42 and $19,570.06;claim checks in the amount of $879,028.50;
and payrollin the amounts of $4,270.55 and $318,708.01.
Resolution -Accept Sewer Improvements - SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber:A resolution was //bb
presented which accepts the sewer improvements constructed in Randolph Road by SGL
Automotive Carbon Fiber,LLC.
Resolution - Accept Easement - Moses Lake School District #161:A resolution was presented /0/3
whichaccepts an access easement for thewaterand/orsewermeters located onthe Park Orchard
Elementary property from the Moses Lake School District#161.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Moses Lake School District #161:A resolution was presented /0/3
which accepts an easement for a portion of the Paxson Drive right-of-way from the Moses Lake
School District #161.
Resolution - Accept Easement -Catholic Bishop of Yakima:A resolution was presented which /Q/3
accepts an easement for a portion of Paxson Drive right-of-way from the Catholic Bishop of
Yakima.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Cornerstone Real Estate Group.LLC:A resolution waspresented /Q/3
whichaccepts an easement for a portion of Paxson Drive right-of-way from the Cornerstone Real
Estate Group,LLC
Resolution -AcceptImprovements -Moses Lake School District #161:A resolution was presented //j^
whibh accepts street and utility improvements for Paxson Drive and Blanchette Avenue from the
Moses Lake School District #161 and constructed as partof the ParkOrchard Elementary School.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Ecret,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/0%>RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -EPHRATA/MOSES LAKE KENNEL
A resolution was presented which accepts a $100 donation from the Ephrata/Moses Lake Kennel.
The funds are to be used for the purchase of Dog-i-pot liners in the parks.
The resolution accepting a monetary donation of $100.00 to be used forthe purchase of dog-i-pot
liners to be used in our parks was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
Udib'fl RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HEPBURN
A resolution was presented which allows Charles and Loretta Hepburn to construct a storage
building on unplatted property and rescinds two previous resolutions which required the property
tobe plattedwithin one year. The proposed construction does not requirenew utility service, which
would be required through the platting process.(T^
The resolution allowing Charles and Loretta Hepburn to build on unplatted property was read by
title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the platting process and how it
relates to unplatted property and the specifics for the property owned by Charles and Loretta
Hepburn. He mentioned that the property will be platted in the future.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
//f7 RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -502 KENTUCKY
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 502 Kentucky.The
property is owned by Michael Watson.
The resolution determining that Michael Watson is the owner ofcertain real propertywithin the City;
that a nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted by the City exists on such
property; and directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Greg Navarez,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning this
issue.He mentioned that there has been no response from the property owners to any of the
notices provided by the city and none ofthe nuisances have been corrected.
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I J Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -9882 KINDER
A resolution was presentedwhich provides for the abatementof nuisancesat9882 Kinder.The
property is owned by Longview Water,Inc.
The resolution determining that Longview Water,Inc.isthe owner of certain real property within
the City;thata nuisance requiring abatementbyCity forces orforces contracted bythe City exists
onsuch property;and directing the use ofsuch forces to abate the nuisance found was read by
title only.
Greg Nevarez,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning this
issue.
Greg Vehrs,representing Longview Water,Inc.,statedthatthe property was sprayed for weeds
andcleanedupandthe pictures provided bythe Code Enforcement Officer were actually ofthe
neighboring property.
There was some discussion about the location of the property lines and the state of the property.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is apparently some confusion overthe property
lines butthat passing the resolutionwill still give the propertyowner 15 days to have the property
i )cleaned. Ifthe propertyis alreadycleaned up and/oritis cleaned within the 15 days, no further
^-^action is required.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELLS 11 AND 24 -PUMPHOUSE PROJECT
Staff requested permission to call forbids forthe 2011 Wells 11 and 24 pumphouse project. This —^"^
project includes replacing the pumphouses and updating the controls and chlorination systems at 1^0^
both locations.The pump assembly at Well 11 will also be lowered 100'to address declining
groundwater levels.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to call for bids be granted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WORK HOURS -STRATFORD ROAD
i i Desert Development,Inc.requested permissiontowork between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
^-^for two nights to install the centerline curbing along Stratford Road adjacent to Walgreens.No
residential homes are adjacent to the project site.
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Action Taken:Mr.Deane movedthat the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
')'->.BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The September 2011 Building Activity Report was provided.
GAMBLING REPORT
The cityreceived $70,340.10 ingambling tax income for the third quarter of 2011.
JQOZ INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $23,870.43 in investment income for September 2011.
//5f£SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
irf-1 The city received $411,796.14 insales tax and $55,399.42 in transient rental income in September
2011.
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:45 p.m.and the Council met in a 30 minute executive
session to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and the
regular meeting was reconvened.
FIRE -UNION CONTRACT
The contract between the City and the members of the Local IAFF 2052 for firefighters was
presented.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,
seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST Jon^Lahe,Mayor
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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